Biscuit arranging and collecting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a biscuit arranging and collecting device which comprises at least three or more discharging mechanisms, a conveying mechanism is arranged below the discharging mechanisms, the conveying mechanism is provided with guiding pieces in one-to-one correspondence with the discharging mechanisms, the guiding pieces are arranged in a staggered mode, a discharging channel is defined by every two adjacent guiding pieces, and the discharging channels are communicated with the discharging mechanisms. The biscuits fall onto the corresponding guiding pieces under the action of the discharging mechanism, and the biscuits can be gathered in rows in the discharging channel in the conveying process of the conveying mechanism. According to the technical scheme, due to the fact that the biscuits are directly pushed into the guiding pieces, the discharging channels formed by the adjacent guiding pieces can enable the biscuits to be kept in the vertical state, and the conveying structure can synchronously convey the biscuits; when the biscuits are in a vertical state, the lower ends of the biscuits can be kept to be attached to the conveying belt under the action of the gravity of the biscuits, and therefore the problem that the biscuits tilt is solved.

Description

A biscuit arrangement and collection device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates in particular to a biscuit arranging and collecting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the biscuit tray processing step, the biscuits are first arranged in a horizontally stacked state, and then placed into trays. Different trays are matched with a specific number of biscuits. Before the trays are tightly secured with the specific number of biscuits, the biscuits need to be arranged in a specific quantity and neatly. This process often requires a pushing device. Existing pushing devices include an operating platform with a tray-locking station for securing the trays. Multiple channels are connected to the operating platform, and each channel is connected to a push rod. Each push rod directly pushes the corresponding group of biscuits (usually 5-10 biscuits per group, depending on the size of the tray) from the corresponding channel to the tray-locking station. The biscuits in each channel then gather at the tray-locking station to await tray loading. However, this structural design has the following problems: the biscuits between groups are prone to positional misalignment, resulting in unevenness when the biscuits are to be loaded into the trays. Furthermore, the biscuits are prone to tilting during the pushing process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a biscuit arranging and collecting device.

[0004] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A biscuit arranging and collecting device includes at least three feeding mechanisms. A conveying mechanism is arranged below each feeding mechanism. The conveying mechanism is equipped with guide members that correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms. The guide members are arranged in an alternating manner, and adjacent guide members form a dropping channel. Biscuits fall onto the corresponding guide members under the action of the feeding mechanisms. During the conveying process, the biscuits can be gathered into rows in the dropping channel.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding channel and a push plate. A driving component is connected to the push plate. An opening is provided on the feeding channel. Under the action of the driving component, the push plate pushes the biscuits in the feeding channel out of the opening and onto the corresponding guide. The pushing direction of the push plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a servo motor, a swing arm is connected to the servo motor, the push plate is connected to the swing arm, and the servo motor drives the swing arm to swing, thereby driving the push plate to reciprocate.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a frame and a conveyor belt. The frame is connected to a gathering structure and a loading station. The cookies that are gathered in rows are gathered by the gathering structure and then conveyed to the loading station.

[0009] Preferably, the folding structure includes limiting strips respectively disposed on both sides of the frame, the two limiting strips forming a funnel-shaped limiting channel, the diameter of the limiting channel gradually decreasing towards the loading station.

[0010] Preferably, the pusher plate is a nylon plate.

[0011] Preferably, chain conveying mechanisms are provided on both sides of the frame, and multiple push rods arranged at equal intervals are horizontally connected between the conveying chains of the two sets of chain conveying mechanisms; two adjacent push rods and the conveying chains on both sides together form a cake dropping frame unit.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The biscuit arranging and collecting device of this application includes at least three feeding mechanisms. A conveying mechanism is located below each feeding mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is equipped with guide members corresponding to the feeding mechanisms. The guide members are arranged in an alternating pattern, and adjacent guide members form a dropping channel. Biscuits fall onto the corresponding guide members under the action of the feeding mechanisms. During the conveying process, the biscuits can gather into rows within the dropping channel. In this technical solution, since the biscuits are directly pushed onto the guide members, the dropping channel formed by adjacent guide members not only keeps the biscuits upright, but the conveying structure can also convey the biscuits synchronously. When the biscuits are upright, their own weight keeps their lower ends pressed against the conveyor belt, thus preventing them from tilting. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a biscuit arrangement and collection device according to this application;

[0016] Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of A in Figure 1 of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a biscuit arrangement and collection device according to this application;

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a biscuit arrangement and collection device according to this application.

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a biscuit arrangement and collection device according to this application. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0021] The orientation shown in the accompanying drawings should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model, but is only for reference and understanding of preferred embodiments. The product components shown in the drawings can be changed in position, increased in number, or simplified in structure.

[0022] The “connection” described in the specification and the “connection” relationship between the components shown in the accompanying drawings can be understood as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a connection that forms an integral unit; it can be a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the connection relationship according to the specific circumstances and can derive different implementation methods such as screwing, riveting, welding, snap-fitting, or embedding to suitably replace the connection.

[0023] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, top, and bottom mentioned in the instruction manual and the directions shown in the attached drawings indicate that the components can directly contact each other or contact each other through other features; for example, "up" can mean directly above or diagonally above, or it simply means above other objects; other directions can be understood by analogy.

[0024] The materials used to manufacture solid-shaped parts as shown in the specification and drawings may be metallic, non-metallic, or other synthetic materials. The machining processes used for solid-shaped parts may include stamping, forging, casting, wire cutting, laser cutting, injection molding, CNC milling, 3D printing, machining, etc. Those skilled in the art may adapt or combine the above materials and manufacturing processes according to different processing conditions, costs, and precision requirements.

[0025] A biscuit arranging and collecting device, as shown in Figures 1-3, includes at least three feeding mechanisms. A conveying mechanism is arranged below each feeding mechanism. The conveying mechanism is equipped with guide members that correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms. The guide members are arranged in an alternating manner, and adjacent guide members form a dropping channel. Biscuits fall onto the corresponding guide members under the action of the feeding mechanisms. During the conveying process, the biscuits can be gathered into rows in the dropping channel.

[0026] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding channel 41 and a pusher plate 42. A drive component 43 is connected to the pusher plate 42. An opening 100 is opened on the feeding channel 41. Under the action of the drive component 43, the pusher plate 42 pushes the biscuits in the feeding channel 41 out of the opening and into the corresponding guide. The pushing direction of the pusher plate 42 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism.

[0027] Furthermore, the drive assembly 43 includes a servo motor 431, a swing arm 432 is connected to the servo motor 431, and the push plate 42 is connected to the swing arm 432. The servo motor 431 drives the swing arm 432 to swing, thereby driving the push plate 42 to reciprocate.

[0028] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a frame 51 and a conveyor belt 52. The frame 51 is connected to a gathering structure and a loading station 53. The biscuits gathered in rows are gathered by the gathering structure and then conveyed to the loading station 53.

[0029] Furthermore, the folding structure includes limiting strips 6 respectively disposed on both sides of the frame 51, the two limiting strips 6 forming a trumpet-shaped limiting channel, the diameter of the limiting channel gradually decreasing towards the mounting station 53.

[0030] Furthermore, the push plate 42 is a nylon plate.

[0031] Furthermore, chain conveying mechanisms are respectively provided on both sides of the frame 51, and multiple push rods 530 arranged at equal intervals are horizontally connected between the conveying chains of the two sets of chain conveying mechanisms; two adjacent push rods 530 together with the conveying chains on both sides constitute the cake dropping frame unit.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0033] This application uses a three-feeding mechanism as an example to illustrate its design concept. The feeding mechanisms arranged along the conveying direction are defined as the first feeding mechanism 1, the second feeding mechanism 2, and the third feeding mechanism 3. The first feeding mechanism 1 corresponds to the first guide member 11, the second feeding mechanism 2 corresponds to the second guide member 21, and the third feeding mechanism 3 corresponds to the third guide member 31. Firstly, the first feeding mechanism 1 pushes the biscuits (defined as the first biscuit group 1-1, which can consist of 5-8 biscuits per group, depending on the size of the tray) onto the first guide member 11. During the conveying process, the first biscuit group 1-1 is conveyed within the feeding channel formed by the first guide member 11 and the second guide member 21, and all biscuits in the first biscuit group 1-1 are in an upright position. Then, the second feeding mechanism... The feeding mechanism 2 pushes the biscuits (defined as the second biscuit group 1-2) onto the second guide member 21. As the conveying mechanism continues to convey the biscuits, the second biscuit group 1-2 will move from the second guide member 21 into the material drop channel formed by the third guide member 31 and the first guide member 11 (the second biscuit group 1-2 is in a vertical state). At this time, the first biscuit group 1-1 and the second biscuit group 1-2 will converge into a row in the material drop channel (i.e., the material drop channel formed by the third guide member 31 and the first guide member 11). Then, the biscuits side by side are gathered by the gathering structure, and the gap between the biscuits will become smaller, forming a tightly arranged state. The tightly arranged biscuits are conveyed to the loading station 53 by the conveyor belt 52, and the box loading operation can be carried out, as shown in Figure 2. The dotted line is the movement trajectory of the biscuits. In this technical solution, since the biscuit is directly pushed onto the guide members, the material drop channel formed by adjacent guide members not only keeps the biscuit upright, but the conveying structure also conveys the biscuit synchronously. When the biscuit is upright, its own weight keeps its lower end pressed against the conveyor belt 52, so there is no problem of it tilting. In the above technical solution, the guide members do not move when the conveyor belt 52 conveys the biscuit.

[0034] In the above technical solution, chain conveying mechanisms are respectively provided on both sides of the frame 51. Multiple push rods 530 are horizontally connected between the conveying chains of the two sets of chain conveying mechanisms and arranged at equal intervals. Two adjacent push rods 530 together with the conveying chains on both sides form a biscuit dropping frame unit. The length direction of the push rod is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the biscuits, and the push rod is located below the guide and attached to the conveyor belt 52. The function of the push rod is as follows: when the first biscuit group 1-1 is pushed into the first guide 11, the first biscuit group 1-1 falls into the biscuit dropping frame unit. The conveyor belt 52 and the chain conveying mechanism synchronously convey the first biscuit group 1-1 to the biscuit dropping frame unit. When the second biscuit group 1-2 is pushed into the second guide 21, the second biscuit group 1-2 also falls into the biscuit dropping frame unit. The second biscuit group 1-2 and the first biscuit group 1-1 form a neat arrangement in the biscuit dropping frame unit.

[0035] Based on the above technical solution, the structural arrangement of the feeding mechanism can be as follows: an opening is provided on the feeding channel 41, and a pusher plate 42 is movably arranged at the opening. Cookies are fed into the feeding channel 41, as shown in Figure 3. The feeding channel 41 is inclined downwards. Under the action of gravity, the cookie moves to the lower end of the feeding channel 41, which is located at the opening. At this time, the drive assembly 43 drives the pusher plate 42 to extend into the feeding channel 41 and push the cookie out of the opening onto the corresponding guide. As a preferred solution, as shown in Figure 3, the pushing direction of the pusher plate 42 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The drive assembly 43 can be a combination of a servo motor 431 and a swing arm 432, or a combination of a telescopic cylinder and the pusher plate 42. When the servo motor 431 is selected, the servo motor 431 drives the swing arm 432 to swing, and the pusher plate 42 is connected to the swing arm 432. Therefore, when the servo motor 431 drives the swing arm 432 to swing, it in turn drives the pusher plate 42 to extend into or move out of the feeding channel 41. The telescopic cylinder and the push plate 42 work on similar principles, which is a conventional technique in this field, so it will not be described in detail here. As an example 1, the push plate 42 can be made of nylon sheet.

[0036] Based on the above technical solution, in order to ensure that the biscuits are tightly packed into the tray, this application provides a gathering structure on the frame 51. The gathering structure can perform secondary reorganization on the side-by-side biscuits, making them more compact and facilitating subsequent tray loading. As an embodiment 1, the gathering structure can be provided with limit strips 6 on both sides of the frame 51. The two limit strips 6 form a limiting channel, which is funnel-shaped. The diameter of the limiting channel gradually decreases towards the tray loading station 53. When the conveyor belt 52 moves the biscuits within the limiting channel, the gradually decreasing diameter allows the biscuits to be packed more tightly.

[0037] The biscuit arranging and collecting device of this application includes at least three feeding mechanisms. A conveying mechanism is located below each feeding mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is equipped with guide members corresponding to the feeding mechanisms. The guide members are arranged in an alternating pattern, and adjacent guide members form a dropping channel. Biscuits fall onto the corresponding guide members under the action of the feeding mechanisms. During the conveying process, the biscuits can gather into rows within the dropping channel. In this technical solution, since the biscuits are directly pushed onto the guide members, the dropping channel formed by adjacent guide members not only keeps the biscuits upright, but the conveying structure can also convey the biscuits synchronously. When the biscuits are upright, their own weight keeps their lower ends pressed against the conveyor belt 52, thus preventing them from tilting.

[0038] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention as defined by the claims. Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments in this disclosure is for explanation only and not for limiting the present invention, but rather the scope of protection is defined by the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A biscuit arranging and collecting device, characterized in that, It includes at least three feeding mechanisms, with a conveying mechanism below each feeding mechanism. The conveying mechanism is equipped with guide members that correspond one-to-one with the feeding mechanisms. The guide members are arranged in an alternating pattern, and adjacent guide members form a dropping channel. The biscuits fall onto the corresponding guide members under the action of the feeding mechanism. During the conveying process, the biscuits can gather into rows in the dropping channel.

2. The biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a feeding channel (41) and a push plate (42). A drive component (43) is connected to the push plate (42). An opening is provided on the feeding channel (41). Under the action of the drive component (43), the push plate (42) pushes the biscuits in the feeding channel (41) out of the opening and into the corresponding guide. The direction of the push plate (42) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism.

3. The biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (43) includes a servo motor (431), a swing arm (432) is connected to the servo motor (431), and a push plate (42) is connected to the swing arm (432). The servo motor (431) drives the swing arm (432) to swing, thereby driving the push plate (42) to reciprocate.

4. The biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a frame (51) and a conveyor belt (52). The frame (51) is connected to a gathering structure and a loading station (53). The biscuits gathered in rows are gathered by the gathering structure and then conveyed to the loading station (53).

5. A biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding structure includes limiting strips (6) respectively set on both sides of the frame (51). The two limiting strips (6) form a trumpet-shaped limiting channel, and the diameter of the limiting channel gradually decreases towards the loading station (53).

6. A biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push plate (42) is a nylon plate.

7. A biscuit arranging and collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame (51) is provided with chain conveying mechanisms on both sides. Multiple push rods (530) are arranged at equal intervals in the transverse direction between the conveying chains of the two sets of chain conveying mechanisms. Two adjacent push rods (530) together with the conveying chains on both sides form a cake dropping frame unit.

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